Neckrest · South Africa, Zulu · ID: 3039624
sold
EUR 1,100
Provenance
Aalderink, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (1960’s)Size
H: 16 cm
B: 43,5 cm
H: 6.3 inch
B: 17.1 inch
Description
wood, light and blackish brown patina, four strong legs supporting an overbroad pillow, tapering projection in the middle, carved with flat triangular decor, slightly dam., abrasion;
Zulu and Swasi sometimes made neckrests in double breadth, meant for man and wife together.
The object Neckrest with the object ID 3039624 was part of the auction 81st Tribal Art Auction on October 31, 2015. The object with the lot number 562 achieved a sales price of EUR 1,100 with an asking price of EUR 600.
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